Senior Director Program Management
Apply NowCompany: Ashley Furniture Industries
Location: Arcadia, WI 54612
Description:
Sr. Director, Program Management
Location: Arcadia, Advance, Ecru, Mesquite, Redlands, Leesport
Reports to: EVP, Distribution and Transportation
Position Overview: The Senior Director of Program Management will lead and oversee the strategic program portfolio for Distribution and Transportation operations at Ashley. This role will drive organizational transformation through effective project execution, change management, and cross-functional leadership to optimize our supply chain operations, with a strong focus on technology enablement and system improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Program Leadership:
Technology & Systems Integration:
Business Process & Systems Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge:
Leadership Competencies:
Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious
Dirty Fingernail
Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"
Growth Focused
Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
corporate-social-responsibility report
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Location: Arcadia, Advance, Ecru, Mesquite, Redlands, Leesport
Reports to: EVP, Distribution and Transportation
Position Overview: The Senior Director of Program Management will lead and oversee the strategic program portfolio for Distribution and Transportation operations at Ashley. This role will drive organizational transformation through effective project execution, change management, and cross-functional leadership to optimize our supply chain operations, with a strong focus on technology enablement and system improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Program Leadership:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive program portfolio management strategy aligned with organizational objectives
- Lead multiple complex, cross-functional programs across distribution and transportation operations
- Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of strategic programs
Technology & Systems Integration:
- Partner with IT leadership to develop technology roadmaps supporting distribution and transportation initiatives
- Lead requirements gathering and documentation for enterprise-wide systems implementations
- Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) strategies and execution for new system deployments
- Ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions through regular collaboration with IT teams
- Drive the implementation of transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other supply chain technologies
- Facilitate integration between various systems and platforms to optimize operational efficiency
Business Process & Systems Requirements:
- Define and document detailed business requirements for technology solutions
- Collaborate with IT architects to ensure system designs meet business objectives
- Establish testing protocols and acceptance criteria for new system implementations
- Lead system enhancement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Oversee data migration strategies and execution plans
- Manage vendor relationships for technology solutions and implementations
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 12+ years of progressive program/project management experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
- Extensive experience in distribution, transportation, and supply chain operations
- Strong technical acumen with experience in implementing enterprise-scale systems
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale transformation programs
- Strong understanding of program portfolio management methodologies and best practices
- PMP certification or equivalent preferred
- Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation
- Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
Technical Knowledge:
- Program/Project management tools and methodologies
- Portfolio management frameworks
- Distribution and transportation operations
- Supply chain management principles
- Business process improvement techniques
- Change management methodologies
- Budget management and financial analysis
- Enterprise system implementations (TMS, WMS, ERP)
- Business requirements gathering and documentation
- System testing methodologies
- Data migration and integration concepts
- Agile and waterfall project methodologies
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
- Results-oriented with a focus on operational excellence
- Change management expertise
- Team building and mentorship abilities
Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a "Growth Mindset", and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious
Dirty Fingernail
Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"
Growth Focused
Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
corporate-social-responsibility report
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.